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mn9driver

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2. Surface rights vs mineral rights

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Fri May 22, 2020, 10:09 AM

May 2020

In most places, surface rights include sand, gravel and limestone on the property. Mineral rights exclude these things. It’s an interesting question, but I think the surface rights holders have the stronger case. Apparently the Montana Supreme Court agrees.

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